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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.80, 14,018.31 and 2,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.80, 14,018.31 and 2,769.84 is: 4,155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.80 : 14,018.31 = 2,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.80/14,018.31 = 2,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.80x = 14,018.31 × 2,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.80x = 38,828,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828,475.77/9,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.53

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